Who knew 17 years could go so fast? By the time it takes to send a kid to college, I’ve been toiling, mostly joyfully, at the Chronicle and SFGate.com. I am headed to KNBR 680-AM, where I will also be making radio appearances and occasionally filling in as a co-host and continuing as part of …

SAN DIEGO — A week after he was signed by San Francisco, nine-year veteran quarterback Seneca Wallace didn’t travel with the 49ers for tonight’s preseason finale against the Chargers because of “personal reasons,” a team spokesman said. …

From 1986-94, Fangio was the Saints linebackers coach and his legendary “Dome Patrol” unit regularly squared off with the 49ers fullback until Rathman finished his career with the Raiders in 1994 (fittingly, Oakland played New Orleans that season). …

Among the possible factors in Monday’s trade of Parys Haralson to the Saints were the 49ers’ desire to unload his $1.15 million salary and the backup outside linebacker’s desire to reassume a starting role. Another factor: Corey Lemonier. …

After dealing with a personal issue, cornerback Eric Wright has reported to Santa Clara 19 days after he was signed to a one-year contract by the 49ers and placed on the non-football injury/illness list. …

Here’s a possible conclusion that can be drawn from the trade of backup outside linebacker Parys Haralson to the Saints on Monday: The 49ers are confident outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks won’t be suspended to start the regular season. …